Gallagher Named Interim Dean of the Pardee School
On July 1, 2022, Professor Adil Najam, will step down after eight years as the Inaugural Dean of the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University, and Professor Kevin Gallagher will assume the temporary charge of Dean Ad Interim until a new Dean is appointed, which is expected to be by September 2022.
Gallagher Awarded Inaugural Adil Najam Prize for Advancing the Public Understanding of Global Affairs
Today, Professor Gallagher is counted amongst the world’s most prominent public intellectuals calling for the reform of the institutions of global economic governance. His career exemplifies the very essence of this award’s purpose, and he has set a high bar for those who will follow him.
Gallagher Publishes Article on Chinese Energy Finance in Developing Countries
In order to understand and steer Chinese finance more towards renewable energy technologies in the power sectors of developing countries, Gallagher and his co-authors explore the domestic incentives for Chinese energy investment abroad as well as those in recipient countries that facilitate that investment.
GDP Center Researchers Examine Legal Fees Associated With Climate Adaptation Efforts
The researchers find legal claims from oil and gas investors in response to government actions to limit fossil fuels could reach $340 billion, which would divert critical public finance from essential mitigation and adaptation efforts to the pockets of fossil fuel industry investors.
Gallagher and Kozul-Wright Discuss Inequality and Climate Change
Professor Gallagher and Richard Kozul-Wright discuss the findings of their latest book – “The Case for a New Bretton Woods‘ – and the need to reform the international economic order to address pressing climate and development challenges.
Gallagher Argues for Global Financial Support of Green Economic Recoveries
As stated in his latest book, Professor Gallagher calls on the IMF and World Bank to abandon austerity requirements and cooperate with other development banks to boost worldwide financing for just green transitions to the tune of hundreds of billions of dollars.
Gallagher and Kozul-Wright Argue for Re-Orientation of Global Economic Systems
In their remarks, Gallagher and Kozul-Wright outline the motivation and purpose of the new book – “The Case for a New Bretton Woods” – which is to call for a global discussion to realign global economic institutions for our collective climate, social and development goals.
Gallagher and Ocampo Argue for Increased IMF Regulation of Global Capital Flows
The IMF’s institutional review of capital account regulation went one step forward in recognizing that regulating inflows can play a prudential role; however, these steps forward are still out of step with current thinking and reality.
Gallagher & Li Examine Climate Risk Exposure to Foreign Direct Investments
Professor Gallagher’s article performs an econometric analysis to decipher the extent to which foreign firms incorporate climate risk into their investment decisions in developing countries.
Gallagher and Springer Discuss Trends in Chinese Overseas Development Finance
Professor Gallagher and Cecilia Han Springer talk about new findings from the GDP Center’s “China’s Global Energy Finance Database,” and outline China’s declining energy sector loans and what that means for future development financing and global green energy investments.
Gallagher Co-Authors “South-South Regional Financial Arrangements“
Professor Gallagher’s new book charts the dramatic change in the global financial and monetary landscape over the last few decades; in particular, through the expansion of Southern-led and Southern-oriented institutions and mechanisms.
International Affairs and Public Health Experts Explore Efficacy of Vaccine Diplomacy
Pardee School professors Kevin Gallagher and Mark Storella were joined by Nahid Bhadelia, founding director of BU’s CEID and Associate Director at BU’s NEIDL, to discuss the efficacy of vaccine diplomacy throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gallagher Argues for Reforms to IMF Capital-Flow Regulation
As the IMF board meets this month, Professor Gallagher argues that they should press for four reforms to the Fund’s capital-account policy to help member states mitigate financial instability.
Gallagher Argues That the World Needs a New Bretton Woods Moment
“Facing today’s intersectional economic, environmental and health crises and building a better tomorrow requires, according to the International Monetary Fund managing director, Kristalina Georgieva, ‘a new Bretton Woods moment.’ As we argue in our new book…she is right.”
Gallagher Discusses New Book on Revamping Global Economic System
“[A Bretton Woods–era convening] might seem impossible today, but we are arguing that we have to have that kind of moment because it’s almost equally impossible to face the consequences of not having any action.”
Gallagher and Springer Argue for Renewed U.S.-China Collaboration
“Although U.S.-China relations are in a current freeze, the anniversary of Nixon’s visit to China merits reflection on how initiatives like B3W and the BRI could set a new tone for the next 50 years of US-China relations.”
Gallagher and Kozul-Wright Argue for Global Economic Reform
Professor Gallagher outlines the dire state of the global economic system and calls for action to reform it in order to facilitate an equitable recovery from COVID-19 and achieve complementary development goals.
Gallagher & Stiglitz Argue for Suspension of IMF Surcharges
IMF surcharges “worsen potential outcomes for both the borrowing country and its investors, with gains accruing to the IMF at the expense of both.”
Gallagher Co-Authors “The Case for a New Bretton Woods“
Professor Gallagher and Richard Kozul-Wright’s book outlines a set of principles for a new multilateralism and a blueprint for change across three critical areas of global economic governance: the international financial system, trade and investment, and development finance.
Gallagher Appointed Co-Chair of T20 Indonesia Task Force
As a co-chair of the Task Force, Gallagher will be in charge of the process of calling for policy briefs and organizing various internal as well as external events that ensure the alignment of the T20 and G20 agenda.